Two stabbings of lone women within yards of each other over the Bank Holiday weekend could be linked, police fear, as they appeal for information on the attacker
- Two women have been hospitalised after being stabbed in Bow this weekend
- First victim attacked on Friday is in her 60s, second one hurt on Sunday is 57
- Police said last night they fear the attacks which were yards apart may be linked
Women have been urged to remain vigilant in a part of London where two lone victims were stabbed amid fears the incidents are linked.
Police have appealed for information to identify the suspected attacker after the women, aged in their 50s and 60s, were knifed two days apart in Bow.
Scotland Yard said a 57-year-old woman suffered ‘a number of stab wounds’ in an attack in Parnell Road on Sunday evening.
The attacks, in Parnell Road and Chariot Close were just yards apart form each other in Bow
Officers were called to the scene just before 8.30pm and the woman was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. Her condition has not been disclosed.
The incident came after a woman in her 60s was stabbed in nearby Chariot Close on Friday.
She required hospital treatment for her injuries, although they were not life threatening.
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on Sunday, although was later released under investigation pending further inquiries.
Detectives have appealed for the public’s help to identify the knifeman.
Scotland Yard said: ‘In both cases the suspect is described as a black male, aged around 40s, of large build with big hair who flees the scene of the attack on foot.
‘Police in Tower Hamlets are appealing for help from local communities to identify the suspect and urge the public, particularly women, to be vigilant.’
Anyone with information was asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6062/26AUG18 or tweet information to @MetCC. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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